Growing Greatness Award

Samantha is a paraeducator at South High School. From prioritizing positive relationships with students and ensuring safety for them, her coworkers and herself, to being a calm and steady presence during challenging moments, she displays compassion and dedication every day. Thank you Samantha, for all that you do — you truly embody greatness!

Amanda Tiernan, Schilling building operator, is our February Growing Greatness award recipient! Amanda's flexibility is admirable. She takes changing schedules and unexpected challenges in stride. Her collaboration, resilience and strong work ethic reflect her deep dedication to her work and the people she serves. 

Cristal is a Paraeducator at Cottonwood Elementary School. Cristal’s calming and steadying presence is an important influence on her students, who know how deeply she cares about them. Her positive attitude is admired by her colleagues and she is a key part of the supportive culture at Cottonwood. We are proud to recognize Cristal’s contributions that support an excellent learning environment. 

As a building mechanic at Central High School, Darren has a reputation for being able to fix anything! He was recognized with the December Growing Greatness award that honors school workers who play an important role in creating a terrific learning environment for SPS students.

Jeremy is the building operator at Coronado Elementary where he plays an impactful role and is always ready to lend a helping hand. He builds connections with students and teaches life skills that support their success. He has worked with students as a staff volunteer “Starfish” (where an adult at school, other than the child’s primary teacher, connects with them.) Jeremy takes pride in maintaining Coronado’s appearance and keeps it looking phenomenal. His dedication makes a significant difference for every student at Coronado. 

Kudos to Lyz, Stewart Paraeducator, who was presented with the Growing Greatness Award for October. Lyz’s positive attitude helps students feel valued, supported and encouraged every day. Her ability to connect with students in meaningful ways makes a lasting impact and helps  shape positive educational experiences at Stewart.

Congratulations to Collin, Grounds and Maintenance, who received the Growing Greatness Award for September. He is always ready to lend a hand, providing on-call service during district sporting events and going above and beyond his duties to assist others. He is also a volunteer firefighter for Saline County.